Snowbirds Crash

• Snowbirds squad cancels shows in Penticton and Abbotsford, B.C., after hard landing

  The team has cancelled its Wednesday appearance at the Penticton Peach Festival and it will not take part in the Abbotsford International Airshow that will start on Friday.

  Aug 3, 2022
  
• Deadly Snowbirds crash caused by engine stall following bird strike: investigators

  CAF released its final report Monday into last year's fatal Snowbirds crash in B.C., noting that the cause of the crash appears to have been an engine stall after a bird strike.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2021
  
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• Military lifts order grounding Snowbirds team, some restrictions still in place

  The Royal Canadian Air Force says the Snowbirds' Tutor jets will return from Kamloops, B.C., to their home base in Moose Jaw, Sask., and resume flying with some restrictions.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2020
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• Military eyeing possibility that bird strike caused deadly Snowbirds crash

  Capt. Jennifer Casey died after ejecting from the Snowbirds aircraft last month.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2020
• Saskatoon hockey team sets up tribute for Snowbirds Capt. Jennifer Casey

  The Western Canada Montreal Canadiens Fan Club hockey team has set up a tribute for Snowbirds Capt. Jennifer Casey in its dressing room.

  Sports

  May 26, 2020
• Procession for Snowbirds crash victim makes its way through Halifax

  The 35-year-old military public affairs officer and Halifax native died in the crash of a Snowbirds Tutor jet in a residential area of Kamloops, B.C., one week ago.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020
• Snowbirds pilot Capt. Richard MacDougall acknowledged by supporters outside Kamloops hospital

  Capt. Richard MacDougall, accompanied by his family, came out of the Royal Inland Hospital in a wheelchair and was greeted by a group of supporters.

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
• Grounding the Snowbirds fleet after deadly crash would be ‘tragic’: commander

  Capt. Jennifer Casey died on Monday after ejecting from a Snowbird before it crashed.

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
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• Family of pilot who survived Snowbirds crash thanks Kamloops for outpouring of support

  Capt. Richard MacDougall is recovering in hospital from serious but non-life threatening injuries he suffered in the crash that killed Capt. Jennifer Casey.

  Canada

  May 21, 2020
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• Thousands tune in to watch Snowbirds ceremony in Kamloops, B.C.

  The mood was somber at the memorial gathering, where people spoke and remembered Capt. Jennifer Casey.

  May 21, 2020